The member community convened by Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is one of a kind. The 500+ companies we serve each year around the globe are leaders in environmental, social, and governance action, and the thousands of individuals who make up this network are some of the best in the field!

COVID-19 RESPONSE: We are providing daily coverage on how member companies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in our blog at Corporate Citizenship Responses to COVID-19. Check often for updates—and let us know if you would like us to share your company’s response at ccc@bc.edu.

Here is how our members have been working to build better business and a better world:

Jeff Bellows, vice president corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shared his company’s list of Massachusetts companies rising to the challengeof COVID-19. “Massachusetts companies are bringing energy, compassion and innovation to the fight versus the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Bellows. Among those on the list is Boston-based New Balance, which has begun producing general-use facemasks for health care workers.

Edward White Jr., executive director at National Grid Foundation, expressed excitement over his organization's response to COVID-19. On LinkedIn, White said, "Excited to announce National Grid U.S. Foundation is working with more than 45 local organizations across MA, RI, and NY to help support hunger relief and human services for those in need and struggling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic."

CommScope is looking for aProduct Sustainability Managerin Horsham, PA, to minimize the environmental impacts of its products while leveraging product sustainability concepts to deliver benefit for the company and its customers.

Raytheon Technologies is looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Manager in Andover, MA, to be responsible for multi-media environmental compliance and reporting, permitting, and sustainability.

Takeda is looking for a Head of Diversity and Inclusion in Boston to be responsible for guiding and enabling the company’s diversity, inclusion, and equity journey.

Campbell Soup Company has released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, which reaffirms its commitment to real food that matters for life’s moments. "This past year, we introduced a new strategic plan that we are confident will create value for all of our stakeholders," said President and CEO Mark Clouse. "One of the key pillars of our new strategy is to 'Deliver on the promise of our purpose.' To do this, we are advancing our commitment to real food, transparency and sustainability, and to fostering deep community connections where we have operations."

Jacobs has launched a Climate Action Plan committing to achieve and maintain 100% renewable energy, net zero carbon for the company's operations and business travel in 2020, and carbon negativity for its operations and business travel by 2030. "Today, we reveal a plan that sets us apart – capturing the shared passion, pride, and drive of our people as we work to preserve our planet for future generations," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "From the way we operate our business, to the work we perform with clients and other organizations, Jacobs' Climate Action Plan details how we will continue to make a positive environmental, societal, and economic difference for businesses, governments, and communities around the world."

Members on the Move

Welcome to our newest members, AvidXchange and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which join the thousands of CSR professionals we serve at more than 500 companies from around the globe each year.

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RESEARCH BRIEF - In advertisements for socially and environmentally conscious products, strategic messaging and presentation—such as message framing and the ad’s color—can enhance consumers’ intent to purchase.

RESEARCH BRIEF - Strategic alignment between a company’s core business and the type of corporate citizenship it engages in—community or environment—is more likely to benefit the financial bottom line, particularly during economic crises.

RESEARCH BRIEF - Firms that remove executive compensation at risk—such as equity-based incentives—are less likely to perform poorly on corporate citizenship. Firms that behave less responsibly also have a higher risk of stock price volatility.

RESEARCH BRIEF - Research suggests that private firms significantly reduce their number of negative environmental, social, or governance (ESG) incidents after signing onto the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).